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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Enterprise Computing Team Project
Module Code CA472
School School of Computing
Online Module Resources

Module TeacherCathal Gurrin
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 20
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module aims to allow students to draw on the theoretical knowledge gained over the taught element of the course and to apply it to real-world IT problems while working within a group context. In particular, the module will introduce students to:- Working within teams- Analysing real-world IT problems- Developing appropriate solutions to these problems- Presenting these solutions in a coherent manner

Learning Outcomes
1. Develop their skills learned in the taught component of the course in the context of a significant project.
2. Develop their interpersonal skills by undertaking this team-based project.
3. Describe and analyse real IT situations and problems
4. Break down a problem into appropriate manageable sub-tasks, suited to the knowledge and skills of the project team.
5. Manage or work within a project with diverse components and integrate this into a coherent whole.
6. Present the outcomes of the project through report writing and presentations.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Group work500Partaking in the group project
Total Workload: 500

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Assignmentn/a100%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2
Indicative Reading List
    Other Resources
    None
    Array
    Programme or List of Programmes
    ECBSc in Enterprise Computing
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